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A young Jedi trains with a master and faces a tempting trap from a dark lord.
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Discover the conflict between good and evil in the electrifying Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.
"For many, this is the best movie of the Star Wars saga, being cited as the "perfect middle story" for a trilogy. The hope from the previous episode fades away with a great victory for the villains, culminating in the film's bombastic revelation. A true lesson on how to make an iconic movie. Watch all the films in the Star Wars saga."